The "Holy Trinity" of the Bow

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Subject: Classical Double Bass
Last updated: 17/07/2008
Tags: advice (general), classical double bass
Classical Double Bass

To play the Double Bass, it is very important to consider the "Holy Trinity" of the bow: weight, speed and contact point.

The interaction of these three aspects will give you the desired sound, colour and dynamic you would like to use.




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